Overview We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Plumber to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction plumbing and be proficient in using various tools and techniques necessary for plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance. This role requires a keen understanding of plumbing systems, the ability to read blueprints and schematics, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship. Responsibilities • Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine layout requirements. • Assemble and install pipes, fittings, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools. • Perform pipe threading and welding tasks as needed for various plumbing applications. • Conduct routine inspections of plumbing systems to identify issues or potential problems. • Collaborate with HVAC technicians to ensure integrated system functionality. • Utilize basic math skills to calculate measurements and material requirements accurately. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety standards. Requirements • Proven experience in construction plumbing with a solid understanding of plumbing codes and regulations. • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment related to plumbing tasks. • Ability to read blueprints and schematics effectively. • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Basic math skills for accurate measurements and calculations. • Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and other tradespeople. • Ability to work independently or as part of a team in various environments. Join us in providing exceptional plumbing services while advancing your career in a supportive environment! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $31.90 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Paid time off • Tools provided Schedule: • 8 hour shift Supplemental Pay: • Overtime pay Ability to Commute: • Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Santa Barbara, CA 93108: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Salary: $78,884.00 - $94,502.72 Annually THE POSITION Are you a dedicated plumbing professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in public service? The County of Santa Barbara is accepting applications for a Maintenance Plumber in Santa Barbara with the Community Services Department. Under general direction, performs skilled plumbing work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of gas, water, sewer lift stations, water wells, and irrigation; performs related duties as required. If you're a skilled plumber looking for a stable career with excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply today. Become part of a team that values your trade and your service—build your future with the County of Santa Barbara. We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Community Services Department and the General Services Department in multiple locations throughout the County of Santa Barbara. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents in this job class perform skilled plumbing work in the upkeep of County facilities and equipment. It is distinguished from the Building Maintenance Worker series by the latter’s regular assignment to perform varied duties relating to the maintenance and repair of County buildings. It is further distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker class by its emphasis on performing skilled journey-level plumbing, while the latter performs a wide variety of general maintenance and construction tasks. Benefits: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, click on the Benefits Tab above, or HERE, to view more information. Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for: • Retirement reciprocity • Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate The Ideal Candidate will possess: • Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work, and address time-sensitive issues • Strong work ethic and integrity • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent customer service skills • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) The work schedule for this position will depend on the needs of the department, which may include working on weekends, holidays, evenings, and on-call shifts. Examples of Duties • Installs and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures. • Operates and maintains pumps and water treatment systems, hot and cold water systems and similar components, water wells, and irrigation fixtures. • Maintains and repairs water sprinklers, irrigation systems, sewer lift stations, and water wells. • Tests completed work and makes necessary adjustments; makes periodic inspections of systems for safe and efficient operation. • Estimates material, labor, and total costs of repair and installation jobs. • Makes reports of time and materials required to repair and maintain equipment. • Maintains records of systems operations. • May supervise helpers on major installations and repair jobs. Employment Standards • One year of experience performing journey level plumbing; OR, • One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Building Maintenance Worker II with Santa Barbara County that included responsibility for skilled plumbing; OR, • A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Additional Qualifications: • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required. Incumbent will be required to travel throughout the County of Santa Barbara. • Certification on backflow prevention device tester may be required, depending upon the job vacancy. • May be required to obtain a Class A Driver’s License. • May be required to wear a uniform. Knowledge of: water and gas installation; maintenance and repair methods, tools, materials and equipment used in plumbing maintenance, repair, and construction work; safety procedures, requirements, and equipment. Ability to: trace and analyze causes of plumbing, irrigation, water well, and sewer lift station problems and make repairs; read, interpret, and work from blueprints; prepare rough sketches of work and estimates of materials and labor; work cooperatively with others; speak and write clearly. Some positions may require knowledge of water wells, sewer lift stations, and irrigation systems. Supplemental Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: • Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. • Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. Human Resources will notify you by mail if your name is removed. Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss the required deadlines. Conditional Job Offer: Appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period. The following process is only used for the General Services Department as part of the background investigation process for this position, after the candidate is extended a conditional offer of employment: • Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): The selected individual will receive a notice regarding the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the hiring process for the General Services Department. • Background Investigation: The selected individual will be required to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and undergo an extensive background investigation that includes an evaluation of references, prior employment, drug history, residence history, and neighborhood check. This process may take 4-6 weeks. • Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution. Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PST, postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. Chanel Y. Turner, Talent Acquisition Analyst, cturner@countyofsb.org • BENEFITS: Retirement Plans Generous County Defined Benefit Plan Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.comHealth Benefits Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more! For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-BenefitsPaid Time Off Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below) Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)Miscellaneous Benefits County Paid Term Life Insurance County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance Childcare and Employee Discounts Relocation Assistance may apply Flexible work schedule may apply For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-BenefitsCompensation Summary To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620 *This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
See More Details >>PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsible for the design of plumbing systems for all project sizes from schematics through construction administration. TYPICAL DUTIES • Responsible for plumbing system concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases. • Responsible for overseeing project team members and delegating tasks for plumbing system design. • Prepare and monitor project work plans. • Prepare and document required code research. • Attend project meetings. • Detailed coordination with other disciplines on a regular basis. • Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration. • Monitor staff to produce high level of quality for the design of plumbing systems. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree required • Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. • Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) is preferred. • Minimum eight years' experience in A/E industry. • Focused experience with plumbing systems including domestic water, waste, vent, and storm. • Experience with the design of lab compressed air, vacuum, and gasses is a plus. • Experience with the design of medical gas systems is a plus. • Well versed working in Revit is required. • Experience working with Pipe-Flo is a plus. • Good written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills. • Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments. • Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible. • Ability to work well with others under deadline situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings. • Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes. • Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes. • Visual acuity to perform responsibilities. In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the plumbing trade in Santa Barbara, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with a median weekly wage of $1,369.50 in Santa Barbara. The industry projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032, with apprentices earning an average of $1,369.50 per week. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring plumbers in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $70,000 annually for experienced professionals.
